Crash Count for Bronx CB3
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,594
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,601
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 367
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 30
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB3?

Bronx Streets Run Red—How Many More Will Die Before City Acts?

Bronx Streets Run Red—How Many More Will Die Before City Acts?

Bronx CB3: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Blood on the Asphalt

Twelve dead. Thirty seriously hurt. That is the count in Bronx CB3 since 2022. The numbers do not tell you about the bodies in the street, the sirens at dawn, the families waiting in hospital halls. They do not tell you about the man dragged under a car for 950 feet, or the worker pinned between two vehicles and left to die. But the numbers do not lie. The disaster is slow, but it does not stop.

Just last month, a driver in Morrisania struck and killed a car wash worker, then ran. It took two years to make an arrest. Police said, “She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and leaving the scene of an accident” police said.

In October, a driver ran over a man at a Bronx gas station, dragged him nearly a thousand feet, then checked under the car and drove away. The Bronx DA called it “egregious and show[ing] a lack of humanity” the Bronx DA called it.

The Machines That Kill

Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. Since 2022, they have killed three, seriously hurt four, and injured 292 people walking or biking here. Trucks and buses have left four with grave injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds have added more blood to the street. No one is safe—not the old, not the young. Children under 18 have been injured 185 times.

Leadership: Votes, Delays, and Missed Chances

Local leaders have taken some steps. State Senator Sepúlveda voted yes on bills to curb repeat speeders and extend school speed zones. But the carnage continues. The city took seventeen years to fund a fix for one deadly intersection. In that time, two died and 358 were hurt. “We are excited to make progress on this key corridor,” a city official said, but the work is only just beginning.

The Call

This is not fate. This is policy. Every day of delay is another day of blood. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement against repeat offenders. Demand streets where a child can cross without fear. Do not wait for another body in the road.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Bronx CB3 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 17, assembly district AD 79 and state senate district SD 32.
Which areas are in Bronx CB3?
It includes the Morrisania, Claremont Village-Claremont (East), Crotona Park East, and Crotona Park neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 15, District 16, and District 17, Assembly Districts AD 79 and AD 85, and State Senate District SD 32.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Bronx CB3?
Cars and Trucks: 3 deaths, 4 serious injuries, 292 total injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 1 serious injury, 11 total injuries. Bikes: 2 injuries. Cars and trucks are the main killers and injurers. Data source: NYC Open Data
Are these crashes just accidents?
No. The pattern is clear. These deaths and injuries are preventable. Delays in fixing streets and weak enforcement let the violence continue.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, pass and enforce laws against repeat dangerous drivers, and make sure fixes are not delayed for years.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Chantel Jackson
Assembly Member Chantel Jackson
District 79
District Office:
780 Concourse Village West Ground Floor Professional, Bronx, NY 10451
Legislative Office:
Room 547, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Rafael Salamanca Jr.
Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr.
District 17
District Office:
1070 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459
718-402-6130
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1776, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7505
Twitter: CMsalamancaJr
Luis Sepúlveda
State Senator Luis Sepúlveda
District 32
District Office:
975 Kelly St. Suite 203, Bronx, NY 10459
Legislative Office:
Room 412, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Bronx CB3 Bronx Community Board 3 sits in Bronx, Precinct 42, District 17, AD 79, SD 32.

It contains Morrisania, Claremont Village-Claremont (East), Crotona Park East, Crotona Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 3

S 131
Sepúlveda co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.


Bicyclist Injured in Bronx Sedan Collision

A 53-year-old male bicyclist suffered a severe back injury and lost consciousness after a collision with a sedan on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and experienced pain and nausea following the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:59 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old man, was injured with a back injury and was unconscious at the scene. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bike was traveling east, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center back end of the bicycle. The sedan involved was a 2019 Ford registered in New Jersey. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were cited for the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike but complained of pain and nausea. Vehicle damage was not reported for the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn

A sedan collided with a bicyclist on Crotona Ave in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan was turning left when it hit the bike’s left front bumper. Injuries were serious but victim conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Crotona Ave near Crotona Park North in the Bronx at 9 PM. A sedan was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist also making a left turn. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. He was conscious at the scene and suffered contusions and bruises. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist. The sedan had no occupants and was damaged on its left side doors. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicle turning maneuvers impacting vulnerable cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Rear-Ends SUV Stopped in Bronx Traffic

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Southern Blvd in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 75-year-old man, sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. The crash unfolded in the morning amid halted traffic, with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, at 8:36 AM on Southern Blvd in the Bronx, a sedan traveling north collided with the center back end of a Ford SUV that was stopped in traffic. The SUV driver, a 75-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan's point of impact was its right front bumper, indicating a rear-end collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite pedestrian or victim errors. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The bus involved was parked and sustained no damage. The collision highlights driver error related to following distance or attention, as the sedan failed to stop for the halted SUV ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Jeep Runs Red, Crushes Teen Pedestrian’s Leg

A Jeep barreled through a blinking light on Melrose Avenue, striking a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal. Her leg was crushed beneath the front end. She stayed conscious. The street was quiet. The light kept blinking.

A 14-year-old girl was struck and seriously injured by a Jeep SUV on Melrose Avenue near East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 23:15, when the Jeep, traveling west, 'ran the light' and hit the girl as she crossed the intersection 'with the signal.' The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting the driver's failure to obey the traffic signal. The impact crushed the girl's leg beneath the vehicle's front end. The report notes she remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Slams Parked Ambulance on Washington Avenue

SUV hit a parked ambulance in the Bronx. Driver, 53, hurt and incoherent. Police cite alcohol. No one else injured. Metal twisted. Night air thick with sirens.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old man drove a GMC SUV south on Washington Avenue and crashed into a parked Ford ambulance. The SUV struck the ambulance’s right rear bumper with its left front. The driver suffered back injuries and was incoherent at the scene. Police list alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other people were hurt. The ambulance was empty and stationary. The report focuses on the driver’s impaired state and does not mention any fault by others.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi Strikes E-Scooter on Park Ave in Bronx

A taxi turning right on Park Ave collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite improper lane usage by the taxi as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:15 PM on Park Ave near Clay Ave in the Bronx, a taxi making a right turn struck an e-scooter traveling straight north. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The taxi driver, licensed and operating a 2024 Toyota, was traveling southwest and had one occupant. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to yield or properly navigate the lane during the turn. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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Bus U-Turn Slams Sedan on Claremont Parkway

A bus making a U-turn hit a westbound sedan in the Bronx. Three sedan occupants hurt. An 8-year-old and a 21-year-old suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and failure to yield by the bus driver.

According to the police report, a bus making a U-turn on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx collided head-on with a westbound sedan at 8:06 AM. Three people in the sedan were injured, including an 8-year-old girl and a 21-year-old man, both with neck injuries. The report lists the bus driver's improper lane usage and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling straight ahead, and its driver was licensed. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. No ejections occurred, and all injured occupants remained conscious. The report does not mention any passenger actions or safety equipment as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Int 1138-2024
Feliz co-sponsors bill to ban parking near crosswalks, boosting street safety.

Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.


Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Off Intersection in Bronx

A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi traveling east struck him on the right side doors off an intersection in the Bronx. The victim was in shock and sustained contusions. The taxi showed no visible damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Jennings Street in the Bronx struck a male pedestrian off the intersection around 11 p.m. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and shock. The point of impact was the taxi’s right side doors, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian was in the roadway outside an intersection, described as "Other Actions in Roadway." Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The taxi was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking vulnerable road users outside designated crossing areas.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bus Strikes Pedestrian at E 174th Street

A bus rolled down E 174th Street. A 56-year-old man stepped into its path. Metal met flesh. His face hit pavement. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious as the bus idled, unscathed, eight passengers inside.

A 56-year-old man was struck by a bus at the intersection of E 174th Street and Vyse Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The collision occurred as the bus traveled east with eight passengers aboard. The report states, 'A 56-year-old man stepped into the street against the light. A bus struck him. His face hit the pavement. Blood spread. He lay semiconscious.' The bus sustained no damage. The police report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Crossing Against Signal' and notes 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, providing no evidence of driver error or specific contributing factors by the bus operator. The focus remains on the impact and the severe injuries suffered by the pedestrian, who was left semiconscious with severe lacerations to the face.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Hits Sedan Right Side Doors Bronx

Two sedans collided on East 168 Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle. A 2-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion and bruising, restrained in a child seat. Driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 168 Street near Tinton Avenue in the Bronx at 18:10. Two sedans traveling east and north collided, with the point of impact on the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. A 2-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat of the eastbound sedan was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising while restrained in a child restraint. The driver of the eastbound sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The northbound sedan had no occupants and also was traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle Front End in Bronx

A 30-year-old man was struck by a vehicle’s center front end in the Bronx. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and injured off the roadway near 3rd Avenue.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a collision with a vehicle in the Bronx near 4068 3rd Avenue at approximately 12:30 a.m. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at its center front end, causing fractures and dislocations to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was located off the roadway, not at an intersection. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle had damage to its center front end, indicating a direct frontal impact with the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan traveling southwest. The impact caused back abrasions and moderate injury. The driver failed to prevent the collision at the intersection on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx struck a male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his back and was conscious after the collision, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian but highlights the driver’s failure to avoid the crash while going straight ahead. No driver license or occupant details were provided. This incident underscores the danger posed by driver errors at intersections, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Salamanca Balances Housing Crisis Concerns Supports Affordable Investments

Council weakened Adams’s zoning plan. Parking mandates stay in low-density zones. Central areas lose mandates. Housing projections drop. Some neighborhoods bear the burden. Car-centric rules persist. Vulnerable road users see little relief. The city’s streets remain dangerous.

""Taking into account the apprehensions of our constituents, the City Council balanced these concerns against the very real need to respond to the housing crisis this City is indisputably facing," said Council Member Rafael Salamanca of The Bronx. "In the process, we secured $5 billion in investments [in] a plan that makes New York City more affordable and sustainable."" -- Rafael Salamanca, Jr.

Bill: City of Yes zoning reform. Status: Amended and advanced by City Council on November 22, 2024. The Council’s action, described as 'watering down' the mayor’s plan, keeps mandatory parking in low-density neighborhoods while ending it in central areas. The matter summary states: 'ending mandatory parking in areas with the best transit while keeping the costly mandate in low-density neighborhoods where it most hinders development.' Council Member Crystal Hudson voted yes, urging all neighborhoods to share the housing burden. Council Member Kevin Riley defended single-family zones. Council Member Rafael Salamanca cited balancing concerns and securing $5 billion for affordable housing. Borough President Antonio Reynoso warned of increased housing pressure elsewhere. The Council’s changes preserve car-centric zoning, leaving vulnerable road users exposed and limiting progress on safer, less car-dependent streets.


SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Crotona Ave

Two SUVs collided on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck it from behind. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:18 on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. A 34-year-old male driver, restrained by a harness and licensed in New York, was stopped in traffic in a 2021 Honda SUV when he was rear-ended by another SUV traveling southbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The driver of the stopped vehicle sustained back injuries and was in shock but was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of rear-end crashes involving SUVs on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773353 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash

An e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after a rear-end collision on East 168th Street in the Bronx. The crash involved following too closely and passing too closely, resulting in significant vehicle damage and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on East 168th Street near 3rd Avenue in the Bronx at 5:25 p.m. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The e-scooter was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, and the impact occurred at the center back end of the vehicle. The driver was operating with a permit license from New York and was not using any safety equipment at the time. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the e-scooter. No victim behavior was listed as contributing to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing Southern Boulevard

A 78-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a vehicle’s front end at a Bronx intersection. She suffered knee and leg injuries. The impact left her bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at Southern Boulevard in the Bronx when an unspecified vehicle struck her with its center front end. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, but remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle was damaged at the center front, marking the point of impact. This case underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedans Clash at Tinton Ave, Driver Hurt

Two sedans slammed together on Tinton Ave in the Bronx. A 31-year-old woman at the wheel took chest injuries and whiplash. Police blame traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Night air split by impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 22:56 on Tinton Ave near E 163 St in the Bronx. The eastbound Nissan struck the southbound Mercedes, hitting the center front end and right rear quarter panel. The 31-year-old female Nissan driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause, pointing to a failure to obey signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic control.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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SUV Right Turn Crash Injures Two in Bronx

A 2021 SUV making a right turn on E 163 St in the Bronx struck an object or vehicle, damaging its left side doors. Both driver and front passenger suffered upper arm and elbow injuries, according to the police report citing improper lane markings.

According to the police report, a 2021 Volkswagen SUV traveling southeast on E 163 St in the Bronx was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, resulting in damage to the vehicle's left side doors. The driver, a 50-year-old male, sustained internal injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, while the front passenger, a 63-year-old female, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries along with whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The report identifies 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights systemic dangers related to inadequate lane markings affecting vehicle maneuvering and occupant safety.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06